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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 26.68 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 26.68 and 17.05 is: 25.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 26.68 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/26.68 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 26.68 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.85/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.40

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