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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 23.99 and 11.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 23.99 and 11.57 is: 15.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 23.99 = 11.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/23.99 = 11.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 23.99 × 11.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.61/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.95

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