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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 26.73 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 26.73 and 17.79 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 26.73 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/26.73 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 26.73 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.53/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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