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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 24.66 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 24.66 and 17.33 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 24.66 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/24.66 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 24.66 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427.23/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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