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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 26.10 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 26.10 and 17.17 is: 23.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 26.10 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/26.10 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 26.10 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.14/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.71

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