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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 24.36 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 24.36 and 17.54 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 24.36 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/24.36 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 24.36 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.27/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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