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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.66, 24.35 and 12.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.66, 24.35 and 12.20 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.66 : 24.35 = 12.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.66/24.35 = 12.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.66x = 24.35 × 12.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.66x = 297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297.07/17.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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