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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.35, 26.01 and 8.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.35, 26.01 and 8.19 is: 12.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.35 : 26.01 = 8.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.35/26.01 = 8.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.35x = 26.01 × 8.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.35x = 213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213.02/17.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.28

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