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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.85, 26.88 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.85, 26.88 and 13.37 is: 20.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.85 : 26.88 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.85/26.88 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.85x = 26.88 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.85x = 359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.32/17.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.13

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