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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.31, 26.02 and 12.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.31, 26.02 and 12.86 is: 19.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.31 : 26.02 = 12.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.31/26.02 = 12.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.31x = 26.02 × 12.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.31x = 334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.60/17.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.33

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