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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.45, 24.05 and 13.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.45, 24.05 and 13.36 is: 18.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.45 : 24.05 = 13.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.45/24.05 = 13.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.45x = 24.05 × 13.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.45x = 321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.31/17.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.41

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