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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 24.22 and 15.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 24.22 and 15.55 is: 21.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 24.22 = 15.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/24.22 = 15.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 24.22 × 15.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.62/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.39

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