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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.40, 26.03 and 15.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.40, 26.03 and 15.08 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.40 : 26.03 = 15.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.40/26.03 = 15.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.40x = 26.03 × 15.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.40x = 392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.39/17.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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