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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.43, 26.13 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.43, 26.13 and 13.62 is: 20.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.43 : 26.13 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.43/26.13 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.43x = 26.13 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.43x = 355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.89/17.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.42

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