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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.75, 26.60 and 14.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.75, 26.60 and 14.36 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.75 : 26.60 = 14.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.75/26.60 = 14.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.75x = 26.60 × 14.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.75x = 381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.77/17.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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