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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.87, 24.63 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.87, 24.63 and 13.01 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.87 : 24.63 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.87/24.63 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.87x = 24.63 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.87x = 320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.31/17.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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