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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.53, 26.15 and 15.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.53, 26.15 and 15.94 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.53 : 26.15 = 15.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.53/26.15 = 15.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.53x = 26.15 × 15.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.53x = 416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416.83/17.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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