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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 24.75 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 24.75 and 12.11 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 24.75 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/24.75 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 24.75 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299.69/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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