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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 24.40 and 14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 24.40 and 14 is: 19.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 24.40 = 14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/24.40 = 14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 24.40 × 14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341.60/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.37

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