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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 26.75 and 5.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 26.75 and 5.64 is: 8.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 26.75 = 5.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/26.75 = 5.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 26.75 × 5.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150.87/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.46

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