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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 27.99 and 17.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 27.99 and 17.90 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 27.99 = 17.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/27.99 = 17.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 27.99 × 17.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.93/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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