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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.66, 26.66 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.66, 26.66 and 17.32 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.66 : 26.66 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.66/26.66 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.66x = 26.66 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.66x = 461.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.75/17.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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