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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.49, 24.13 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.49, 24.13 and 14.04 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.49 : 24.13 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.49/24.13 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.49x = 24.13 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.49x = 338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.79/17.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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