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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.24, 25.88 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.24, 25.88 and 12.52 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.24 : 25.88 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.24/25.88 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.24x = 25.88 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.24x = 324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.02/17.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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