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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.85, 24.65 and 11.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.85, 24.65 and 11.73 is: 16.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.85 : 24.65 = 11.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.85/24.65 = 11.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.85x = 24.65 × 11.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.85x = 289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289.14/17.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.20

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