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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.40, 23.96 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.40, 23.96 and 13.08 is: 18.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.40 : 23.96 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.40/23.96 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.40x = 23.96 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.40x = 313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313.40/17.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.01

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