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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.88, 26.80 and 7.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.88, 26.80 and 7.73 is: 11.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.88 : 26.80 = 7.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.88/26.80 = 7.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.88x = 26.80 × 7.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.88x = 207.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207.03/17.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.58

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