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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.66, 24.37 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.66, 24.37 and 11.52 is: 15.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.66 : 24.37 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.66/24.37 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.66x = 24.37 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.66x = 280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.74/17.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.90

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