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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.81, 26.81 and 15.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.81, 26.81 and 15.33 is: 23.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.81 : 26.81 = 15.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.81/26.81 = 15.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.81x = 26.81 × 15.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.81x = 410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.93/17.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.07

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