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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 24.84 and 12.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 24.84 and 12.56 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 24.84 = 12.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/24.84 = 12.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 24.84 × 12.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.87/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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