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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.44, 24.04 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.44, 24.04 and 12.58 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.44 : 24.04 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.44/24.04 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.44x = 24.04 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.44x = 302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.42/17.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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