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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 24.45 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 24.45 and 17.09 is: 23.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 24.45 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/24.45 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 24.45 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.85/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.74

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