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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 24.77 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 24.77 and 14.64 is: 20.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 24.77 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/24.77 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 24.77 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.66/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.18

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