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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 27.01 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 27.01 and 11.22 is: 16.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 27.01 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/27.01 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 27.01 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303.02/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.86

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