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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 23.97 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 23.97 and 12.52 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 23.97 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/23.97 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 23.97 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.10/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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