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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.76, 26.68 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.76, 26.68 and 16.88 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.76 : 26.68 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.76/26.68 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.76x = 26.68 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.76x = 450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.36/17.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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