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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 26.36 and 14.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 26.36 and 14.60 is: 21.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 26.36 = 14.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/26.36 = 14.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 26.36 × 14.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.86/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.87

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