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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.91, 26.84 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.91, 26.84 and 11.88 is: 17.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.91 : 26.84 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.91/26.84 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.91x = 26.84 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.91x = 318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.80/17.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.80

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