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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 24.51 and 12.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 24.51 and 12.59 is: 17.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 24.51 = 12.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/24.51 = 12.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 24.51 × 12.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.46/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.37

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