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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 24.12 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 24.12 and 13.86 is: 19.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 24.12 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/24.12 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 24.12 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.30/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.05

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