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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.78, 26.64 and 7.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.78, 26.64 and 7.62 is: 11.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.78 : 26.64 = 7.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.78/26.64 = 7.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.78x = 26.64 × 7.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.78x = 203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203.00/17.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.42

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