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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.77, 24.49 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.77, 24.49 and 13.16 is: 18.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.77 : 24.49 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.77/24.49 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.77x = 24.49 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.77x = 322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.29/17.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.14

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