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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.84, 24.57 and 12.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.84, 24.57 and 12.01 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.84 : 24.57 = 12.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.84/24.57 = 12.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.84x = 24.57 × 12.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.84x = 295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.19/17.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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