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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.51, 26.23 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.51, 26.23 and 15.14 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.51 : 26.23 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.51/26.23 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.51x = 26.23 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.51x = 397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397.12/17.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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