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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 24.77 and 15.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 24.77 and 15.03 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 24.77 = 15.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/24.77 = 15.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 24.77 × 15.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.33/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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