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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 26.99 and 15.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 26.99 and 15.39 is: 23.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 26.99 = 15.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/26.99 = 15.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 26.99 × 15.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.30/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.19

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