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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.54, 26.36 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.54, 26.36 and 17.44 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.54 : 26.36 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.54/26.36 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.54x = 26.36 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.54x = 459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.72/17.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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