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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 26.70 and 14.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 26.70 and 14.05 is: 20.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 26.70 = 14.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/26.70 = 14.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 26.70 × 14.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.16/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.96

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