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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.77, 24.52 and 15.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.77, 24.52 and 15.18 is: 20.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.77 : 24.52 = 15.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.77/24.52 = 15.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.77x = 24.52 × 15.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.77x = 372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.14/17.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.94

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