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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.92, 26.87 and 9.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.92, 26.87 and 9.80 is: 14.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.92 : 26.87 = 9.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.92/26.87 = 9.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.92x = 26.87 × 9.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.92x = 263.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.14/17.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.69

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