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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 28.12 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 28.12 and 17.96 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 28.12 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/28.12 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 28.12 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.04/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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