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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.95, 24.77 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.95, 24.77 and 10.67 is: 14.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.95 : 24.77 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.95/24.77 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.95x = 24.77 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.95x = 264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264.30/17.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.72

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