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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.59, 26.36 and 12.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.59, 26.36 and 12.16 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.59 : 26.36 = 12.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.59/26.36 = 12.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.59x = 26.36 × 12.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.59x = 320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320.64/17.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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