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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.49, 24.15 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.49, 24.15 and 14.05 is: 19.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.49 : 24.15 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.49/24.15 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.49x = 24.15 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.49x = 339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.31/17.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.40

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