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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 26.04 and 12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 26.04 and 12 is: 18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 26.04 = 12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/26.04 = 12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 26.04 × 12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312.48/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18

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