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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 26.07 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 26.07 and 14.43 is: 21.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 26.07 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/26.07 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 26.07 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.19/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.66

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