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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 26.31 and 13.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 26.31 and 13.55 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 26.31 = 13.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/26.31 = 13.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 26.31 × 13.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.43/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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