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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 27.01 and 15.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 27.01 and 15.81 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 27.01 = 15.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/27.01 = 15.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 27.01 × 15.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426.95/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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