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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.46, 26.20 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.46, 26.20 and 15.48 is: 23.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.46 : 26.20 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.46/26.20 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.46x = 26.20 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.46x = 405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.58/17.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.23

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