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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.54, 26.33 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.54, 26.33 and 15.92 is: 23.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.54 : 26.33 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.54/26.33 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.54x = 26.33 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.54x = 418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418.96/17.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.89

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