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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.74, 26.67 and 15.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.74, 26.67 and 15.75 is: 23.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.74 : 26.67 = 15.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.74/26.67 = 15.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.74x = 26.67 × 15.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.74x = 420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.05/17.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.68

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