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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.40, 25.95 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.40, 25.95 and 14.52 is: 21.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.40 : 25.95 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.40/25.95 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.40x = 25.95 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.40x = 376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.79/17.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.65

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