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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.81, 28.28 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.81, 28.28 and 17.39 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.81 : 28.28 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.81/28.28 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.81x = 28.28 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.81x = 491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.79/18.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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