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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.40, 24.01 and 10.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.40, 24.01 and 10.12 is: 13.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.40 : 24.01 = 10.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.40/24.01 = 10.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.40x = 24.01 × 10.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.40x = 242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.98/17.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.96

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