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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 26.23 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 26.23 and 15.25 is: 22.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 26.23 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/26.23 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 26.23 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400.01/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.83

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