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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.81 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.81 and 12.80 is: 19.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.81 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.81 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.81 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343.10/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.15

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