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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 24.60 and 12.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 24.60 and 12.98 is: 17.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 24.60 = 12.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/24.60 = 12.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 24.60 × 12.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319.31/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.91

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