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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 24.15 and 14.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 24.15 and 14.61 is: 20.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 24.15 = 14.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/24.15 = 14.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 24.15 × 14.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.83/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.14

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