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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.86, 26.75 and 13.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.86, 26.75 and 13.04 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.86 : 26.75 = 13.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.86/26.75 = 13.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.86x = 26.75 × 13.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.86x = 348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348.69/17.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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