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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 26.85 and 7.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 26.85 and 7.23 is: 10.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 26.85 = 7.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/26.85 = 7.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 26.85 × 7.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.13/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.84

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