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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 24.71 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 24.71 and 17.58 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 24.71 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/24.71 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 24.71 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.31/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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