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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.79, 26.68 and 6.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.79, 26.68 and 6.37 is: 9.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.79 : 26.68 = 6.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.79/26.68 = 6.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.79x = 26.68 × 6.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.79x = 170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170.02/17.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.56

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