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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 24.38 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 24.38 and 17.76 is: 24.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 24.38 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/24.38 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 24.38 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.87/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.34

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