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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 24.70 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 24.70 and 13.58 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 24.70 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/24.70 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 24.70 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335.43/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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