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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 26.08 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 26.08 and 17.30 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 26.08 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/26.08 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 26.08 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.18/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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