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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.86, 24.69 and 13.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.86, 24.69 and 13.54 is: 18.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.86 : 24.69 = 13.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.86/24.69 = 13.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.86x = 24.69 × 13.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.86x = 334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.30/17.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.72

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