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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 26.67 and 9.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 26.67 and 9.66 is: 14.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 26.67 = 9.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/26.67 = 9.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 26.67 × 9.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.60/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.48

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