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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 24.27 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 24.27 and 12.12 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 24.27 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/24.27 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 24.27 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294.15/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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