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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 26.96 and 9.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 26.96 and 9.95 is: 14.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 26.96 = 9.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/26.96 = 9.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 26.96 × 9.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.07/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.92

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