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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.57, 24.24 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.57, 24.24 and 13.47 is: 18.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.57 : 24.24 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.57/24.24 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.57x = 24.24 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.57x = 326.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.51/17.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.58

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