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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 24.42 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 24.42 and 13.13 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 24.42 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/24.42 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 24.42 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.45/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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