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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.33, 26.01 and 12.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.33, 26.01 and 12.51 is: 18.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.33 : 26.01 = 12.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.33/26.01 = 12.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.33x = 26.01 × 12.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.33x = 325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.39/17.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.78

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