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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 28.02 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 28.02 and 17.37 is: 26.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 28.02 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/28.02 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 28.02 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.71/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.04

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