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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.88, 24.68 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.88, 24.68 and 13.58 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.88 : 24.68 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.88/24.68 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.88x = 24.68 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.88x = 335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.15/17.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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