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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.47, 24.05 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.47, 24.05 and 14.73 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.47 : 24.05 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.47/24.05 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.47x = 24.05 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.47x = 354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.26/17.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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