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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 24.23 and 12.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 24.23 and 12.70 is: 17.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 24.23 = 12.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/24.23 = 12.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 24.23 × 12.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.72/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.53

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