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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.61, 26.40 and 8.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.61, 26.40 and 8.94 is: 13.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.61 : 26.40 = 8.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.61/26.40 = 8.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.61x = 26.40 × 8.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.61x = 236.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.02/17.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.40

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