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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.38, 26.04 and 9.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.38, 26.04 and 9.77 is: 14.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 26.04 = 9.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/26.04 = 9.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 26.04 × 9.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 254.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.41/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.64

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