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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 24.51 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 24.51 and 15.46 is: 21.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 24.51 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/24.51 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 24.51 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.92/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.30

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