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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.75, 24.48 and 10.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.75, 24.48 and 10.48 is: 14.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.75 : 24.48 = 10.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.75/24.48 = 10.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.75x = 24.48 × 10.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.75x = 256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.47/17.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.45

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