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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.65, 26.45 and 9.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.65, 26.45 and 9.52 is: 14.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.65 : 26.45 = 9.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.65/26.45 = 9.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.65x = 26.45 × 9.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.65x = 251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251.92/17.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.27

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