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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 26.82 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 26.82 and 13.86 is: 20.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 26.82 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/26.82 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 26.82 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.73/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.76

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