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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 23.77 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 23.77 and 15.24 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 23.77 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/23.77 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 23.77 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.22/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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