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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 26.34 and 8.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 26.34 and 8.54 is: 12.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 26.34 = 8.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/26.34 = 8.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 26.34 × 8.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.93/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.82

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