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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.93, 24.74 and 13.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.93, 24.74 and 13.01 is: 17.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.93 : 24.74 = 13.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.93/24.74 = 13.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.93x = 24.74 × 13.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.93x = 321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.68/17.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.95

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