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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.82, 26.57 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.82, 26.57 and 17.77 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.82 : 26.57 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.82/26.57 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.82x = 26.57 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.82x = 472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.15/17.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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