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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 24.36 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 24.36 and 12.47 is: 17.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 24.36 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/24.36 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 24.36 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.88/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.22

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