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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.49, 26.04 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.49, 26.04 and 17.22 is: 25.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.49 : 26.04 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.49/26.04 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.49x = 26.04 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.49x = 448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.41/17.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.64

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