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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.82, 26.66 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.82, 26.66 and 12.12 is: 18.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.82 : 26.66 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.82/26.66 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.82x = 26.66 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.82x = 323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.15/17.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.13

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