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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 24.39 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 24.39 and 12.22 is: 16.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 24.39 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/24.39 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 24.39 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.05/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.84

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