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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.72, 26.43 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.72, 26.43 and 15.29 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.72 : 26.43 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.72/26.43 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.72x = 26.43 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.72x = 403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403.98/17.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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