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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.45, 24.02 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.45, 24.02 and 15.24 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.45 : 24.02 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.45/24.02 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.45x = 24.02 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.45x = 365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.99/17.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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