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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 23.84 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 23.84 and 14.94 is: 20.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 23.84 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/23.84 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 23.84 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.17/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.50

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