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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 24.46 and 14.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 24.46 and 14.15 is: 19.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 24.46 = 14.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/24.46 = 14.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 24.46 × 14.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.13/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.45

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