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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 24.29 and 17.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 24.29 and 17.00 is: 23.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 24.29 = 17.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/24.29 = 17.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 24.29 × 17.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.72/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.58

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