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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 24.15 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 24.15 and 17.58 is: 24.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 24.15 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/24.15 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 24.15 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.56/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.07

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