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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.96, 24.76 and 15.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.96, 24.76 and 15.22 is: 20.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.96 : 24.76 = 15.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.96/24.76 = 15.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.96x = 24.76 × 15.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.96x = 376.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.85/17.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.98

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