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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.82, 24.48 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.82, 24.48 and 14.58 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.82 : 24.48 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.82/24.48 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.82x = 24.48 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.82x = 356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.92/17.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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