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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 26.91 and 5.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 26.91 and 5.93 is: 8.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 26.91 = 5.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/26.91 = 5.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 26.91 × 5.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.58/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.90

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