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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.88, 26.81 and 7.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.88, 26.81 and 7.19 is: 10.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.88 : 26.81 = 7.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.88/26.81 = 7.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.88x = 26.81 × 7.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.88x = 192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.76/17.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.78

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