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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.85, 26.70 and 15.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.85, 26.70 and 15.62 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.85 : 26.70 = 15.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.85/26.70 = 15.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.85x = 26.70 × 15.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.85x = 417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417.05/17.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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