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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.86, 26.80 and 8.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.86, 26.80 and 8.84 is: 13.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.86 : 26.80 = 8.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.86/26.80 = 8.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.86x = 26.80 × 8.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.86x = 236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236.91/17.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.26

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