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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.95, 26.80 and 17.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.95, 26.80 and 17.52 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.95 : 26.80 = 17.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.95/26.80 = 17.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.95x = 26.80 × 17.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.95x = 469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469.54/17.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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