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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.36, 26.03 and 5.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.36, 26.03 and 5.33 is: 7.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.36 : 26.03 = 5.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.36/26.03 = 5.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.36x = 26.03 × 5.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.36x = 138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.74/17.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7.99

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