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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 24.72 and 12.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 24.72 and 12.48 is: 17.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 24.72 = 12.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/24.72 = 12.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 24.72 × 12.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308.51/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.20

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