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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.65, 26.47 and 5.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.65, 26.47 and 5.63 is: 8.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.65 : 26.47 = 5.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.65/26.47 = 5.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.65x = 26.47 × 5.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.65x = 148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.92/17.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.44

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