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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 26.75 and 15.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 26.75 and 15.20 is: 22.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 26.75 = 15.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/26.75 = 15.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 26.75 × 15.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.60/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.72

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