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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 24.68 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 24.68 and 17.53 is: 24.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 24.68 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/24.68 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 24.68 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.64/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.32

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