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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 26.67 and 5.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 26.67 and 5.75 is: 8.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 26.67 = 5.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/26.67 = 5.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 26.67 × 5.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153.42/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.63

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