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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.54, 26.28 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.54, 26.28 and 13.05 is: 19.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.54 : 26.28 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.54/26.28 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.54x = 26.28 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.54x = 342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342.95/17.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.56

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