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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.47, 26.20 and 9.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.47, 26.20 and 9.45 is: 14.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.47 : 26.20 = 9.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.47/26.20 = 9.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.47x = 26.20 × 9.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.47x = 247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247.59/17.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.17

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