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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 25.91 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 25.91 and 15.84 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 25.91 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/25.91 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 25.91 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.41/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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