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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.26, 23.82 and 9.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.26, 23.82 and 9.98 is: 13.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.26 : 23.82 = 9.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.26/23.82 = 9.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.26x = 23.82 × 9.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.26x = 237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.67/17.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.77

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