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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.44, 24.08 and 11.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.44, 24.08 and 11.98 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.44 : 24.08 = 11.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.44/24.08 = 11.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.44x = 24.08 × 11.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.44x = 288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.48/17.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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