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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 26.02 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 26.02 and 13.96 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 26.02 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/26.02 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 26.02 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363.17/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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