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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 26.16 and 14.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 26.16 and 14.52 is: 21.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 26.16 = 14.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/26.16 = 14.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 26.16 × 14.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 379.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.84/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.68

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