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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 28.08 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 28.08 and 17.63 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 28.08 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/28.08 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 28.08 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.91/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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