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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.53, 24.12 and 14.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.53, 24.12 and 14.06 is: 19.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.53 : 24.12 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.53/24.12 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.53x = 24.12 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.53x = 338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.94/17.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.33

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