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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.59, 26.39 and 9.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.59, 26.39 and 9.01 is: 13.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.59 : 26.39 = 9.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.59/26.39 = 9.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.59x = 26.39 × 9.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.59x = 237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.69/17.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.51

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