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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.93, 26.78 and 17.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.93, 26.78 and 17.59 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.93 : 26.78 = 17.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.93/26.78 = 17.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.93x = 26.78 × 17.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.93x = 471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.06/17.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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