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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.32, 25.90 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.32, 25.90 and 15.56 is: 23.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.32 : 25.90 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.32/25.90 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.32x = 25.90 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.32x = 403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.00/17.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.27

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