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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.59, 24.26 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.59, 24.26 and 13.49 is: 18.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.59 : 24.26 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.59/24.26 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.59x = 24.26 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.59x = 327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.27/17.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.60

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