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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 26.65 and 11.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 26.65 and 11.67 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 26.65 = 11.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/26.65 = 11.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 26.65 × 11.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311.12/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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