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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.49, 24.14 and 11.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.49, 24.14 and 11.95 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.49 : 24.14 = 11.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.49/24.14 = 11.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.49x = 24.14 × 11.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.49x = 288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.53/17.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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