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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 24.76 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 24.76 and 15.92 is: 21.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 24.76 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/24.76 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 24.76 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.18/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.92

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