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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.94, 26.91 and 8.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.94, 26.91 and 8.90 is: 13.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.94 : 26.91 = 8.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.94/26.91 = 8.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.94x = 26.91 × 8.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.94x = 239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.50/17.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.35

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