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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 24.55 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 24.55 and 17.27 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 24.55 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/24.55 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 24.55 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.98/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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