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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 26.35 and 7.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 26.35 and 7.95 is: 11.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 26.35 = 7.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/26.35 = 7.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 26.35 × 7.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.44/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.91

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