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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.75, 26.65 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.75, 26.65 and 11.35 is: 17.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.75 : 26.65 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.75/26.65 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.75x = 26.65 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.75x = 302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.48/17.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.04

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