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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.40, 24.05 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.40, 24.05 and 14.33 is: 19.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.40 : 24.05 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.40/24.05 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.40x = 24.05 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.40x = 344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.64/17.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.81

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