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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.28, 26.04 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.28, 26.04 and 13.76 is: 20.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.28 : 26.04 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.28/26.04 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.28x = 26.04 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.28x = 358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.31/17.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.74

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