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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.58, 26.38 and 10.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.58, 26.38 and 10.82 is: 16.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.58 : 26.38 = 10.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.58/26.38 = 10.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.58x = 26.38 × 10.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.58x = 285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.30/17.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.23

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