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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.48, 24.10 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.48, 24.10 and 12.56 is: 17.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.48 : 24.10 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.48/24.10 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.48x = 24.10 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.48x = 302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.70/17.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.32

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