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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 26.92 and 7.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 26.92 and 7.82 is: 11.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 26.92 = 7.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/26.92 = 7.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 26.92 × 7.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.38/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.71

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