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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 26.01 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 26.01 and 15.39 is: 23.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 26.01 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/26.01 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 26.01 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.29/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.05

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