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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.47, 26.14 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.47, 26.14 and 12.39 is: 18.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.47 : 26.14 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.47/26.14 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.47x = 26.14 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.47x = 323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.87/17.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.54

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