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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.69, 26.41 and 13.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.69, 26.41 and 13.68 is: 20.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.69 : 26.41 = 13.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.69/26.41 = 13.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.69x = 26.41 × 13.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.69x = 361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.25/17.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.43

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