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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.45, 26.18 and 9.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.45, 26.18 and 9.44 is: 14.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.45 : 26.18 = 9.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.45/26.18 = 9.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.45x = 26.18 × 9.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.45x = 247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.14/17.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.16

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