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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.42, 24.04 and 10.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.42, 24.04 and 10.51 is: 14.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.42 : 24.04 = 10.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.42/24.04 = 10.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.42x = 24.04 × 10.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.42x = 252.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252.66/17.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.50

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