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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 28.05 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 28.05 and 17.64 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 28.05 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/28.05 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 28.05 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.80/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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