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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.44, 26.08 and 12.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.44, 26.08 and 12.08 is: 18.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.44 : 26.08 = 12.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.44/26.08 = 12.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.44x = 26.08 × 12.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.44x = 315.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.05/17.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.06

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