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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.84, 26.87 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.84, 26.87 and 14.63 is: 22.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.84 : 26.87 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.84/26.87 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.84x = 26.87 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.84x = 392.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.90/17.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.02

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