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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 26.41 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 26.41 and 17.15 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 26.41 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/26.41 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 26.41 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.71/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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