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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.20, 24.04 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.20, 24.04 and 17.20 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.20 : 24.04 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.20/24.04 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.20x = 24.04 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.20x = 413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413.49/17.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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