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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.73, 24.53 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.73, 24.53 and 17.33 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.73 : 24.53 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.73/24.53 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.73x = 24.53 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.73x = 424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424.90/17.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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