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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 26.26 and 5.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 26.26 and 5.49 is: 8.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 26.26 = 5.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/26.26 = 5.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 26.26 × 5.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144.15/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.23

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