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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.84, 24.58 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.84, 24.58 and 17.13 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.84 : 24.58 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.84/24.58 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.84x = 24.58 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.84x = 421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421.17/17.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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