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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.77, 24.57 and 14.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.77, 24.57 and 14.59 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.77 : 24.57 = 14.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.77/24.57 = 14.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.77x = 24.57 × 14.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.77x = 358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.48/17.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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