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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 26.25 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 26.25 and 14.64 is: 21.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 26.25 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/26.25 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 26.25 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.30/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.95

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