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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.50, 24.15 and 13.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.50, 24.15 and 13.41 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.50 : 24.15 = 13.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.50/24.15 = 13.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.50x = 24.15 × 13.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.50x = 323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.85/17.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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