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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 26.97 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 26.97 and 14.99 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 26.97 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/26.97 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 26.97 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.28/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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