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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 26.89 and 9.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 26.89 and 9.91 is: 14.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 26.89 = 9.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/26.89 = 9.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 26.89 × 9.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266.48/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.85

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