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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 24.50 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 24.50 and 14.52 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 24.50 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/24.50 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 24.50 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.74/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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