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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 26.76 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 26.76 and 16.32 is: 24.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 26.76 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/26.76 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 26.76 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.72/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.54

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