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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 24.68 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 24.68 and 13.05 is: 17.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 24.68 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/24.68 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 24.68 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.11/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.98

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