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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.82, 26.46 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.82, 26.46 and 17.28 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.82 : 26.46 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.82/26.46 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.82x = 26.46 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.82x = 457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.23/17.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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