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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 24.66 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 24.66 and 17.68 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 24.66 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/24.66 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 24.66 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.95/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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