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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 24.80 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 24.80 and 14.33 is: 19.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 24.80 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/24.80 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 24.80 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.37/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.77

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