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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 24.71 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 24.71 and 11.35 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 24.71 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/24.71 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 24.71 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280.46/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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