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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.62, 24.33 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.62, 24.33 and 15.16 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.62 : 24.33 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.62/24.33 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.62x = 24.33 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.62x = 368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.84/17.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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