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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 28.12 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 28.12 and 17.51 is: 26.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 28.12 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/28.12 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 28.12 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.38/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.22

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