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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.84, 26.66 and 15.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.84, 26.66 and 15.16 is: 22.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.84 : 26.66 = 15.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.84/26.66 = 15.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.84x = 26.66 × 15.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.84x = 404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404.17/17.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.66

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