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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 26.83 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 26.83 and 17.84 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 26.83 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/26.83 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 26.83 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.51/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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