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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 24.94 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 24.94 and 17.79 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 24.94 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/24.94 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 24.94 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.68/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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