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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 23.98 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 23.98 and 12.55 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 23.98 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/23.98 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 23.98 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.95/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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