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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.84, 26.53 and 17.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.84, 26.53 and 17.36 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.84 : 26.53 = 17.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.84/26.53 = 17.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.84x = 26.53 × 17.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.84x = 460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.56/17.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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