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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 26.75 and 14.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 26.75 and 14.23 is: 21.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 26.75 = 14.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/26.75 = 14.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 26.75 × 14.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.51/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.34

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