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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.96, 26.94 and 10.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.96, 26.94 and 10.64 is: 15.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.96 : 26.94 = 10.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.96/26.94 = 10.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.96x = 26.94 × 10.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.96x = 286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286.64/17.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.96

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