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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 24.51 and 14.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 24.51 and 14.37 is: 19.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 24.51 = 14.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/24.51 = 14.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 24.51 × 14.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.15/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.75

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