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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.53, 26.37 and 15.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.53, 26.37 and 15.28 is: 22.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.53 : 26.37 = 15.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.53/26.37 = 15.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.53x = 26.37 × 15.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.53x = 402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402.93/17.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.99

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