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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 24.68 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 24.68 and 10.98 is: 15.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 24.68 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/24.68 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 24.68 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270.93/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.14

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