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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.67, 26.48 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.67, 26.48 and 14.28 is: 21.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.67 : 26.48 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.67/26.48 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.67x = 26.48 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.67x = 378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.00/17.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.40

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