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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 24.14 and 13.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 24.14 and 13.42 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 24.14 = 13.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/24.14 = 13.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 24.14 × 13.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324.02/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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