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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.56, 26.35 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.56, 26.35 and 11.15 is: 16.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 26.35 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/26.35 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 26.35 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293.84/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.74

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