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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.54, 24.15 and 13.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.54, 24.15 and 13.90 is: 19.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.54 : 24.15 = 13.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.54/24.15 = 13.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.54x = 24.15 × 13.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.54x = 335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.69/17.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.14

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