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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.69, 24.25 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.69, 24.25 and 17.42 is: 23.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.69 : 24.25 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.69/24.25 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.69x = 24.25 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.69x = 422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422.44/17.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.88

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