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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 23.85 and 12.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 23.85 and 12.92 is: 17.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 23.85 = 12.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/23.85 = 12.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 23.85 × 12.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.14/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.81

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