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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.42, 24.03 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.42, 24.03 and 12.56 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.42 : 24.03 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.42/24.03 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.42x = 24.03 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.42x = 301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301.82/17.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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