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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.35, 26.03 and 8.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.35, 26.03 and 8.79 is: 13.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.35 : 26.03 = 8.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.35/26.03 = 8.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.35x = 26.03 × 8.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.35x = 228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228.81/17.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.19

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