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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 26.03 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 26.03 and 7.22 is: 10.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 26.03 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/26.03 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 26.03 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.02/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.83

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