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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.37, 26.04 and 7.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.37, 26.04 and 7.22 is: 10.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.37 : 26.04 = 7.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.37/26.04 = 7.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.37x = 26.04 × 7.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.37x = 188.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188.00/17.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.82

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