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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.65, 26.51 and 12.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.65, 26.51 and 12.58 is: 18.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.65 : 26.51 = 12.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.65/26.51 = 12.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.65x = 26.51 × 12.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.65x = 333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.50/17.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.89

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