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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.38, 26.04 and 14.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.38, 26.04 and 14.92 is: 22.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.38 : 26.04 = 14.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.38/26.04 = 14.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.38x = 26.04 × 14.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.38x = 388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388.52/17.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.35

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