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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.09, 23.55 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.09, 23.55 and 12.48 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.09 : 23.55 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.09/23.55 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.09x = 23.55 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.09x = 293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.86/17.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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