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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.28, 26.02 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.28, 26.02 and 15.16 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.28 : 26.02 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.28/26.02 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.28x = 26.02 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.28x = 394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.46/17.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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