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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.71, 26.57 and 7.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.71, 26.57 and 7.57 is: 11.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.71 : 26.57 = 7.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.71/26.57 = 7.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.71x = 26.57 × 7.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.71x = 201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.13/17.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.36

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