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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.60, 26.36 and 13.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.60, 26.36 and 13.58 is: 20.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.60 : 26.36 = 13.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.60/26.36 = 13.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.60x = 26.36 × 13.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.60x = 357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.97/17.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.34

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