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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 26.06 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 26.06 and 12.57 is: 18.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 26.06 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/26.06 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 26.06 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.57/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.82

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