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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.30, 26 and 15.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.30, 26 and 15.28 is: 22.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.30 : 26 = 15.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.30/26 = 15.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.30x = 26 × 15.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.30x = 397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.28/17.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.96

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