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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.54, 24.08 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.54, 24.08 and 17.47 is: 23.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.54 : 24.08 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.54/24.08 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.54x = 24.08 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.54x = 420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.68/17.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.98

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