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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.86, 24.64 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.86, 24.64 and 11.30 is: 15.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.86 : 24.64 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.86/24.64 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.86x = 24.64 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.86x = 278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.42/17.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.59

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