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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.84, 24.45 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.84, 24.45 and 17.64 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.84 : 24.45 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.84/24.45 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.84x = 24.45 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.84x = 431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.18/17.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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