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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 26.26 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 26.26 and 13.57 is: 20.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 26.26 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/26.26 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 26.26 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.35/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.27

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