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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 24.61 and 10.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 24.61 and 10.55 is: 14.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 24.61 = 10.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/24.61 = 10.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 24.61 × 10.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259.67/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.57

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