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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 24.27 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 24.27 and 14.54 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 24.27 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/24.27 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 24.27 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.76/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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