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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.39, 26.06 and 9.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.39, 26.06 and 9.27 is: 13.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.39 : 26.06 = 9.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.39/26.06 = 9.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.39x = 26.06 × 9.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.39x = 241.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241.45/17.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.89

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