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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.49, 26.25 and 9.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.49, 26.25 and 9.48 is: 14.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.49 : 26.25 = 9.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.49/26.25 = 9.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.49x = 26.25 × 9.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.49x = 248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248.85/17.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.23

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