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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.81, 26.72 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.81, 26.72 and 11.05 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.81 : 26.72 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.81/26.72 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.81x = 26.72 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.81x = 295.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.13/17.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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