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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.86, 24.60 and 12.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.86, 24.60 and 12.67 is: 17.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.86 : 24.60 = 12.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.86/24.60 = 12.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.86x = 24.60 × 12.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.86x = 311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.68/17.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.45

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