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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.83, 26.90 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.83, 26.90 and 17.66 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.83 : 26.90 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.83/26.90 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.83x = 26.90 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.83x = 474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.83/17.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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