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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.63, 26.33 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.63, 26.33 and 14.26 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.63 : 26.33 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.63/26.33 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.63x = 26.33 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.63x = 375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.33/17.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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