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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.70, 26.49 and 12.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.70, 26.49 and 12.27 is: 18.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.70 : 26.49 = 12.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.70/26.49 = 12.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.70x = 26.49 × 12.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.70x = 325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325.03/17.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.36

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