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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.49, 24.11 and 13.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.49, 24.11 and 13.85 is: 19.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.49 : 24.11 = 13.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.49/24.11 = 13.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.49x = 24.11 × 13.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.49x = 333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.92/17.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.09

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