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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.87, 26.93 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.87, 26.93 and 17.77 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.87 : 26.93 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.87/26.93 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.87x = 26.93 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.87x = 478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.55/17.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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