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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 26.76 and 15.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 26.76 and 15.12 is: 22.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 26.76 = 15.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/26.76 = 15.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 26.76 × 15.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.61/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.78

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