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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.71, 26.48 and 13.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.71, 26.48 and 13.19 is: 19.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.71 : 26.48 = 13.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.71/26.48 = 13.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.71x = 26.48 × 13.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.71x = 349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.17/17.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.72

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