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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 24.72 and 12.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 24.72 and 12.09 is: 16.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 24.72 = 12.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/24.72 = 12.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 24.72 × 12.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298.84/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.68

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