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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.62, 24.31 and 10.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.62, 24.31 and 10.34 is: 14.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.62 : 24.31 = 10.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.62/24.31 = 10.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.62x = 24.31 × 10.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.62x = 251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.25/17.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.26

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