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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.46, 26.18 and 10.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.46, 26.18 and 10.68 is: 16.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.46 : 26.18 = 10.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.46/26.18 = 10.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.46x = 26.18 × 10.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.46x = 279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279.60/17.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.01

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