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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 26.96 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 26.96 and 17.56 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 26.96 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/26.96 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 26.96 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.42/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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