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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 26.96 and 11.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 26.96 and 11.21 is: 16.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 26.96 = 11.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/26.96 = 11.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 26.96 × 11.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302.22/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.81

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