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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 24.73 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 24.73 and 17.64 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 24.73 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/24.73 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 24.73 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.24/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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