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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 24.73 and 11.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 24.73 and 11.77 is: 16.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 24.73 = 11.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/24.73 = 11.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 24.73 × 11.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291.19/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.25

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