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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 24.48 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 24.48 and 14.99 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 24.48 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/24.48 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 24.48 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366.96/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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