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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 24.80 and 12.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 24.80 and 12.52 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 24.80 = 12.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/24.80 = 12.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 24.80 × 12.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.50/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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