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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.85, 26.60 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.85, 26.60 and 17.82 is: 26.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.85 : 26.60 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.85/26.60 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.85x = 26.60 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.85x = 473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.92/17.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.54

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