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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.89, 24.70 and 12.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.89, 24.70 and 12.45 is: 17.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.89 : 24.70 = 12.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.89/24.70 = 12.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.89x = 24.70 × 12.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.89x = 307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307.60/17.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.19

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