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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 26.24 and 8

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 26.24 and 8 is: 11.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 26.24 = 8 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/26.24 = 8/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 26.24 × 8
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.92/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.98

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