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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.43, 24.08 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.43, 24.08 and 15.27 is: 21.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.43 : 24.08 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.43/24.08 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.43x = 24.08 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.43x = 367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.63/17.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.09

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