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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.12, 23.62 and 9.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.12, 23.62 and 9.84 is: 13.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.12 : 23.62 = 9.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.12/23.62 = 9.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.12x = 23.62 × 9.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.12x = 232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232.42/17.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.58

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