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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.48, 26.22 and 5.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.48, 26.22 and 5.45 is: 8.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.48 : 26.22 = 5.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.48/26.22 = 5.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.48x = 26.22 × 5.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.48x = 142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142.98/17.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.18

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