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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.44, 26.02 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.44, 26.02 and 15.27 is: 22.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.44 : 26.02 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.44/26.02 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.44x = 26.02 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.44x = 397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.47/17.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.79

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