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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.93, 26.90 and 5.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.93, 26.90 and 5.91 is: 8.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.93 : 26.90 = 5.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.93/26.90 = 5.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.93x = 26.90 × 5.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.93x = 158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158.87/17.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.86

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