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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.44, 26.13 and 9.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.44, 26.13 and 9.41 is: 14.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.44 : 26.13 = 9.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.44/26.13 = 9.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.44x = 26.13 × 9.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.44x = 245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245.88/17.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.10

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