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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 24.09 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 24.09 and 17.56 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 24.09 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/24.09 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 24.09 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.02/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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