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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.28, 23.82 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.28, 23.82 and 14.82 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.28 : 23.82 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.28/23.82 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.28x = 23.82 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.28x = 353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.01/17.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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