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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 24.47 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 24.47 and 13.37 is: 18.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 24.47 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/24.47 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 24.47 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.10/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.44

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