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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.88, 26.82 and 9.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.88, 26.82 and 9.76 is: 14.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.88 : 26.82 = 9.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.88/26.82 = 9.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.88x = 26.82 × 9.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.88x = 261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261.76/17.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.64

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