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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.72, 26.59 and 11.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.72, 26.59 and 11.00 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.72 : 26.59 = 11.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.72/26.59 = 11.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.72x = 26.59 × 11.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.72x = 292.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292.53/17.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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