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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 24.45 and 15.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 24.45 and 15.51 is: 21.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 24.45 = 15.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/24.45 = 15.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 24.45 × 15.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.22/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.42

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