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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 26.66 and 12.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 26.66 and 12.33 is: 18.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 26.66 = 12.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/26.66 = 12.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 26.66 × 12.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.72/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.51

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