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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.80 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.80 and 16.28 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.80 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.80 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.80 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.30/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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