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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 26.34 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 26.34 and 17.55 is: 26.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 26.34 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/26.34 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 26.34 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.27/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.12

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