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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.83, 28.19 and 17.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.83, 28.19 and 17.21 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.83 : 28.19 = 17.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.83/28.19 = 17.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.83x = 28.19 × 17.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.83x = 484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.92/18.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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