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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.50, 26.22 and 8.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.50, 26.22 and 8.47 is: 12.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.50 : 26.22 = 8.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.50/26.22 = 8.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.50x = 26.22 × 8.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.50x = 222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.08/17.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.69

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