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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.66, 26.47 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.66, 26.47 and 8.52 is: 12.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.66 : 26.47 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.66/26.47 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.66x = 26.47 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.66x = 225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225.52/17.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.77

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