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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 26.59 and 7.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 26.59 and 7.59 is: 11.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 26.59 = 7.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/26.59 = 7.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 26.59 × 7.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201.69/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.37

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