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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.53, 24.19 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.53, 24.19 and 11.39 is: 15.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.53 : 24.19 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.53/24.19 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.53x = 24.19 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.53x = 275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.37/17.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.71

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