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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 26.86 and 14.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 26.86 and 14.10 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 26.86 = 14.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/26.86 = 14.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 26.86 × 14.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378.73/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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