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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.59, 26.24 and 15.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.59, 26.24 and 15.43 is: 23.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.59 : 26.24 = 15.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.59/26.24 = 15.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.59x = 26.24 × 15.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.59x = 404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.88/17.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.02

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