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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.54, 26.34 and 13.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.54, 26.34 and 13.74 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.54 : 26.34 = 13.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.54/26.34 = 13.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.54x = 26.34 × 13.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.54x = 361.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.91/17.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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