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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.66, 24.24 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.66, 24.24 and 14.91 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.66 : 24.24 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.66/24.24 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.66x = 24.24 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.66x = 361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.42/17.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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