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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 24.77 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 24.77 and 13.11 is: 18.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 24.77 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/24.77 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 24.77 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.69/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.07

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