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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.88, 26.99 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.88, 26.99 and 17.64 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.88 : 26.99 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.88/26.99 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.88x = 26.99 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.88x = 476.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.10/17.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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