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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.56, 24.24 and 13.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.56, 24.24 and 13.26 is: 18.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 24.24 = 13.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/24.24 = 13.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 24.24 × 13.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.42/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.30

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