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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 26.04 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 26.04 and 14.50 is: 21.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 26.04 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/26.04 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 26.04 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377.58/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.78

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