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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 23.95 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 23.95 and 12.44 is: 17.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 23.95 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/23.95 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 23.95 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.94/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.16

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