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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.80, 26.74 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.80, 26.74 and 12.10 is: 18.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.80 : 26.74 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.80/26.74 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.80x = 26.74 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.80x = 323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.55/17.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.18

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