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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.68, 24.41 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.68, 24.41 and 12.77 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.68 : 24.41 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.68/24.41 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.68x = 24.41 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.68x = 311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.59/17.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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