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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 24.30 and 13.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 24.30 and 13.98 is: 19.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 24.30 = 13.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/24.30 = 13.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 24.30 × 13.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.71/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.29

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