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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.39, 26.02 and 14.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.39, 26.02 and 14.95 is: 22.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.39 : 26.02 = 14.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.39/26.02 = 14.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.39x = 26.02 × 14.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.39x = 389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389.00/17.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.37

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