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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 25.92 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 25.92 and 14.51 is: 21.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 25.92 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/25.92 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 25.92 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.16/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.67

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