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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 24.15 and 12.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 24.15 and 12.91 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 24.15 = 12.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/24.15 = 12.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 24.15 × 12.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.72/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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