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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.86, 26.60 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.86, 26.60 and 17.76 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.86 : 26.60 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.86/26.60 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.86x = 26.60 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.86x = 472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.42/17.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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