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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.47, 26.28 and 14.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.47, 26.28 and 14.91 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.47 : 26.28 = 14.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.47/26.28 = 14.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.47x = 26.28 × 14.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.47x = 391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391.83/17.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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