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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.90, 26.84 and 8.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.90, 26.84 and 8.28 is: 12.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.90 : 26.84 = 8.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.90/26.84 = 8.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.90x = 26.84 × 8.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.90x = 222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222.24/17.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.42

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