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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.95, 26.88 and 9.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.95, 26.88 and 9.90 is: 14.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.95 : 26.88 = 9.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.95/26.88 = 9.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.95x = 26.88 × 9.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.95x = 265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265.98/17.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.82

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