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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.63, 24.33 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.63, 24.33 and 11.88 is: 16.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.63 : 24.33 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.63/24.33 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.63x = 24.33 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.63x = 289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.04/17.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.39

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