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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 26.09 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 26.09 and 17.61 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 26.09 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/26.09 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 26.09 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.44/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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