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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.69, 24.41 and 10.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.69, 24.41 and 10.78 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.69 : 24.41 = 10.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.69/24.41 = 10.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.69x = 24.41 × 10.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.69x = 263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.11/17.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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