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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.38, 26.06 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.38, 26.06 and 14.54 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 26.06 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/26.06 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 26.06 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.98/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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