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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.88, 26.70 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.88, 26.70 and 17.22 is: 25.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.88 : 26.70 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.88/26.70 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.88x = 26.70 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.88x = 459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.77/17.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.71

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