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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.43, 26.10 and 14.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.43, 26.10 and 14.86 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.43 : 26.10 = 14.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.43/26.10 = 14.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.43x = 26.10 × 14.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.43x = 387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387.85/17.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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