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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.45, 24.09 and 9.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.45, 24.09 and 9.68 is: 13.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.45 : 24.09 = 9.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.45/24.09 = 9.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.45x = 24.09 × 9.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.45x = 233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233.17/17.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.36

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