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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.48, 26.06 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.48, 26.06 and 17.31 is: 25.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.48 : 26.06 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.48/26.06 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.48x = 26.06 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.48x = 451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.11/17.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.80

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