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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 26.12 and 14.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 26.12 and 14.66 is: 21.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 26.12 = 14.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/26.12 = 14.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 26.12 × 14.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.72/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.86

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