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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.65, 24.33 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.65, 24.33 and 12.18 is: 16.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.65 : 24.33 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.65/24.33 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.65x = 24.33 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.65x = 296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.34/17.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.79

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