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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.52, 26.32 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.52, 26.32 and 11.52 is: 17.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.52 : 26.32 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.52/26.32 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.52x = 26.32 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.52x = 303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.21/17.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.31

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