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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 26.68 and 8.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 26.68 and 8.16 is: 12.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 26.68 = 8.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/26.68 = 8.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 26.68 × 8.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217.71/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.23

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