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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.43, 26.04 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.43, 26.04 and 15.17 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.43 : 26.04 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.43/26.04 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.43x = 26.04 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.43x = 394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.90/17.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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