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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 26.67 and 13.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 26.67 and 13.77 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 26.67 = 13.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/26.67 = 13.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 26.67 × 13.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.25/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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