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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.69, 26.54 and 5.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.69, 26.54 and 5.68 is: 8.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.69 : 26.54 = 5.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.69/26.54 = 5.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.69x = 26.54 × 5.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.69x = 150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.70/17.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.52

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