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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 24.71 and 11.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 24.71 and 11.44 is: 15.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 24.71 = 11.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/24.71 = 11.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 24.71 × 11.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282.56/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.77

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