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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 26.98 and 12.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 26.98 and 12.89 is: 19.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 26.98 = 12.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/26.98 = 12.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 26.98 × 12.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.81/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.35

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