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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.57, 24.26 and 12.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.57, 24.26 and 12.71 is: 17.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.57 : 24.26 = 12.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.57/24.26 = 12.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.57x = 24.26 × 12.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.57x = 308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.34/17.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.55

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