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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.48, 26.12 and 10.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.48, 26.12 and 10.67 is: 15.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.48 : 26.12 = 10.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.48/26.12 = 10.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.48x = 26.12 × 10.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.48x = 278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278.60/17.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.94

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