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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 23.95 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 23.95 and 12.77 is: 17.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 23.95 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/23.95 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 23.95 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305.84/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.61

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