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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 24.73 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 24.73 and 17.30 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 24.73 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/24.73 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 24.73 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.83/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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