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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.07, 26.92 and 17.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.07, 26.92 and 17.20 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.07 : 26.92 = 17.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.07/26.92 = 17.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.07x = 26.92 × 17.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.07x = 462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.83/18.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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