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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.62, 24.29 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.62, 24.29 and 17.18 is: 23.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.62 : 24.29 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.62/24.29 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.62x = 24.29 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.62x = 417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.30/17.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.68

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