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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.74 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.74 and 17.60 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.74 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.74 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.74 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.62/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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