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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 24.21 and 13.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 24.21 and 13.23 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 24.21 = 13.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/24.21 = 13.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 24.21 × 13.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.30/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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