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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.29, 26.05 and 15.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.29, 26.05 and 15.82 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.29 : 26.05 = 15.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.29/26.05 = 15.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.29x = 26.05 × 15.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.29x = 412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.11/17.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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