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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 26.97 and 7.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 26.97 and 7.16 is: 10.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 26.97 = 7.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/26.97 = 7.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 26.97 × 7.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192.97/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.73

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