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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.90 and 6.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.90 and 6.52 is: 9.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.90 = 6.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.90 = 6.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.90 × 6.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175.36/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.79

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