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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.59, 26.40 and 12.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.59, 26.40 and 12.25 is: 18.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.59 : 26.40 = 12.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.59/26.40 = 12.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.59x = 26.40 × 12.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.59x = 323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.40/17.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.39

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