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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.86, 26.68 and 15.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.86, 26.68 and 15.56 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.86 : 26.68 = 15.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.86/26.68 = 15.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.86x = 26.68 × 15.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.86x = 415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.14/17.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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