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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 24.32 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 24.32 and 11.46 is: 15.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 24.32 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/24.32 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 24.32 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.65/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.82

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