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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 24.25 and 15.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 24.25 and 15.91 is: 21.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 24.25 = 15.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/24.25 = 15.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 24.25 × 15.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.82/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.98

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