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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 26.94 and 9.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 26.94 and 9.96 is: 14.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 26.94 = 9.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/26.94 = 9.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 26.94 × 9.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 268.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268.32/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.92

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