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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.73, 24.45 and 12.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.73, 24.45 and 12.19 is: 16.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.73 : 24.45 = 12.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.73/24.45 = 12.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.73x = 24.45 × 12.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.73x = 298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.05/17.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.81

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