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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.81, 24.53 and 15.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.81, 24.53 and 15.04 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.81 : 24.53 = 15.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.81/24.53 = 15.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.81x = 24.53 × 15.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.81x = 368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368.93/17.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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