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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 24.60 and 17.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 24.60 and 17.36 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 24.60 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/24.60 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 24.60 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.06/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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