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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 26.00 and 12.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 26.00 and 12.24 is: 18.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 26.00 = 12.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/26.00 = 12.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 26.00 × 12.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.18/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.40

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