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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 26.97 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 26.97 and 13.43 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 26.97 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/26.97 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 26.97 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.30/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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