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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.57, 26.36 and 6.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.57, 26.36 and 6.88 is: 10.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.57 : 26.36 = 6.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.57/26.36 = 6.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.57x = 26.36 × 6.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.57x = 181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181.19/17.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.32

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