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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.68, 26.42 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.68, 26.42 and 14.48 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.68 : 26.42 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.68/26.42 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.68x = 26.42 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.68x = 382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.56/17.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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