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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 24.50 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 24.50 and 11.61 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 24.50 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/24.50 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 24.50 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284.32/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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