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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.42, 24.06 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.42, 24.06 and 11.30 is: 15.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.42 : 24.06 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.42/24.06 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.42x = 24.06 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.42x = 271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271.88/17.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.61

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