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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 26.80 and 15.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 26.80 and 15.47 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 26.80 = 15.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/26.80 = 15.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 26.80 × 15.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414.62/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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