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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 24.46 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 24.46 and 15.74 is: 21.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 24.46 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/24.46 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 24.46 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385.00/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.68

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