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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.48, 26.14 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.48, 26.14 and 14.80 is: 22.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.48 : 26.14 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.48/26.14 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.48x = 26.14 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.48x = 386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386.87/17.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.13

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