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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 24.61 and 10.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 24.61 and 10.92 is: 15.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 24.61 = 10.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/24.61 = 10.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 24.61 × 10.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.69/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.07

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