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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.93, 24.68 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.93, 24.68 and 15.88 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.93 : 24.68 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.93/24.68 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.93x = 24.68 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.93x = 391.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.92/17.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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