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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.95, 26.92 and 5.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.95, 26.92 and 5.92 is: 8.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.95 : 26.92 = 5.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.95/26.92 = 5.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.95x = 26.92 × 5.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.95x = 159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159.37/17.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.88

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