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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.97, 26.94 and 7.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.97, 26.94 and 7.83 is: 11.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.97 : 26.94 = 7.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.97/26.94 = 7.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.97x = 26.94 × 7.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.97x = 210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.90/17.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.74

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