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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.89, 24.72 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.89, 24.72 and 14.01 is: 19.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.89 : 24.72 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.89/24.72 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.89x = 24.72 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.89x = 346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.33/17.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.36

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