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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 26.57 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 26.57 and 12.65 is: 18.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 26.57 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/26.57 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 26.57 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.08/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.94

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