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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 26.49 and 13.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 26.49 and 13.11 is: 19.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 26.49 = 13.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/26.49 = 13.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 26.49 × 13.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.38/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.63

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