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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 24.57 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 24.57 and 12.36 is: 17.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 24.57 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/24.57 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 24.57 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.64/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.06

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