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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 24.25 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 24.25 and 13.96 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 24.25 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/24.25 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 24.25 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.53/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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