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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 24.25 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 24.25 and 13.20 is: 18.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 24.25 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/24.25 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 24.25 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.10/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.21

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