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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.46, 26.20 and 9.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.46, 26.20 and 9.33 is: 14.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.46 : 26.20 = 9.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.46/26.20 = 9.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.46x = 26.20 × 9.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.46x = 244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244.56/17.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.01

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