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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 26 and 11.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 26 and 11.36 is: 17.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 26 = 11.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/26 = 11.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 26 × 11.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.36/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.03

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