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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.60, 28.07 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.60, 28.07 and 17.76 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.60 : 28.07 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.60/28.07 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.60x = 28.07 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.60x = 498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.43/18.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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