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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 26.33 and 13.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 26.33 and 13.73 is: 20.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 26.33 = 13.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/26.33 = 13.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 26.33 × 13.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.31/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.59

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