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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 26.46 and 15.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 26.46 and 15.48 is: 23.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 26.46 = 15.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/26.46 = 15.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 26.46 × 15.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409.60/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.14

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