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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 23.74 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 23.74 and 17.55 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 23.74 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/23.74 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 23.74 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.59/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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