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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 26.67 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 26.67 and 17.37 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 26.67 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/26.67 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 26.67 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.17/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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