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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.41, 26.15 and 15.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.41, 26.15 and 15.46 is: 23.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.41 : 26.15 = 15.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.41/26.15 = 15.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.41x = 26.15 × 15.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.41x = 404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.28/17.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.22

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