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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 26.02 and 8.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 26.02 and 8.34 is: 12.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 26.02 = 8.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/26.02 = 8.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 26.02 × 8.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216.92/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.49

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