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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 26.67 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 26.67 and 14.41 is: 21.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 26.67 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/26.67 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 26.67 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384.31/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.59

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