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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 26.01 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 26.01 and 17.15 is: 23.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 26.01 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/26.01 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 26.01 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445.94/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.71

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