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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 24.65 and 15.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 24.65 and 15.30 is: 21.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 24.65 = 15.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/24.65 = 15.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 24.65 × 15.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.15/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.07

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