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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 26.72 and 13.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 26.72 and 13.84 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 26.72 = 13.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/26.72 = 13.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 26.72 × 13.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.80/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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