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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.88, 24.63 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.88, 24.63 and 15.45 is: 21.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.88 : 24.63 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.88/24.63 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.88x = 24.63 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.88x = 380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.53/17.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.28

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