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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 24.14 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 24.14 and 13.84 is: 19.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 24.14 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/24.14 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 24.14 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.10/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.07

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