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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.57, 26.23 and 15.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.57, 26.23 and 15.45 is: 23.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.57 : 26.23 = 15.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.57/26.23 = 15.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.57x = 26.23 × 15.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.57x = 405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405.18/17.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.06

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