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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.62, 26.41 and 7.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.62, 26.41 and 7.48 is: 11.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.62 : 26.41 = 7.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.62/26.41 = 7.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.62x = 26.41 × 7.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.62x = 197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.55/17.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.21

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