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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 26.84 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 26.84 and 17.58 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 26.84 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/26.84 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 26.84 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.85/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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