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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 26.51 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 26.51 and 9.66 is: 14.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 26.51 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/26.51 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 26.51 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256.04/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.47

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