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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.56, 26.34 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.56, 26.34 and 15.43 is: 23.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.56 : 26.34 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.56/26.34 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.56x = 26.34 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.56x = 406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.43/17.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.15

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