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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.26, 25.84 and 15.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.26, 25.84 and 15.58 is: 23.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.26 : 25.84 = 15.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.26/25.84 = 15.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.26x = 25.84 × 15.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.26x = 402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.59/17.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.32

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