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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.66, 26.45 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.66, 26.45 and 13.11 is: 19.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.66 : 26.45 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.66/26.45 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.66x = 26.45 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.66x = 346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.76/17.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.64

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