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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 28.10 and 17.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 28.10 and 17.71 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 28.10 = 17.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/28.10 = 17.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 28.10 × 17.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.65/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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