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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.86 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.86 and 17.48 is: 26.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.86 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.86 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.86 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.51/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.20

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