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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.96, 26.63 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.96, 26.63 and 17.82 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.96 : 26.63 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.96/26.63 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.96x = 26.63 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.96x = 474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.46/17.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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