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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.39, 24 and 12.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.39, 24 and 12.54 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.39 : 24 = 12.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.39/24 = 12.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.39x = 24 × 12.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.39x = 300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.96/17.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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