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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.56, 26.31 and 8.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.56, 26.31 and 8.53 is: 12.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 26.31 = 8.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/26.31 = 8.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 26.31 × 8.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224.36/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.78

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