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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.64, 26.44 and 7.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.64, 26.44 and 7.48 is: 11.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.64 : 26.44 = 7.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.64/26.44 = 7.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.64x = 26.44 × 7.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.64x = 197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.65/17.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.20

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