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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.56, 24.22 and 10.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.56, 24.22 and 10.65 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 24.22 = 10.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/24.22 = 10.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 24.22 × 10.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.82/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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