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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 26.08 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 26.08 and 14.01 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 26.08 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/26.08 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 26.08 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.38/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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