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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 26.73 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 26.73 and 17.82 is: 26.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 26.73 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/26.73 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 26.73 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.33/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.55

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