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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.65, 24.47 and 15.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.65, 24.47 and 15.85 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.65 : 24.47 = 15.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.65/24.47 = 15.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.65x = 24.47 × 15.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.65x = 387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.85/17.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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