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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.71, 24.10 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.71, 24.10 and 17.64 is: 24.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.71 : 24.10 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.71/24.10 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.71x = 24.10 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.71x = 424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.92/17.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.00

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