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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.75, 24.47 and 12.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.75, 24.47 and 12.29 is: 16.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.75 : 24.47 = 12.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.75/24.47 = 12.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.75x = 24.47 × 12.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.75x = 300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.55/17.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.94

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