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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.65, 24.17 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.65, 24.17 and 17.17 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.65 : 24.17 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.65/24.17 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.65x = 24.17 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.65x = 415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.00/17.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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