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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 24.49 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 24.49 and 14.50 is: 20.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 24.49 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/24.49 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 24.49 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.07/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.01

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