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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 24.54 and 10.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 24.54 and 10.01 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 24.54 = 10.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/24.54 = 10.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 24.54 × 10.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.71/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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