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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 24.32 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 24.32 and 17.12 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 24.32 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/24.32 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 24.32 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.36/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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