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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.48, 24.09 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.48, 24.09 and 15.18 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.48 : 24.09 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.48/24.09 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.48x = 24.09 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.48x = 365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.69/17.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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