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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.46, 26.24 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.46, 26.24 and 13.20 is: 19.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.46 : 26.24 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.46/26.24 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.46x = 26.24 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.46x = 346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.30/17.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.83

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