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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.96, 26.98 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.96, 26.98 and 17.75 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.96 : 26.98 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.96/26.98 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.96x = 26.98 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.96x = 478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.92/17.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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