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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 26.21 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 26.21 and 17.82 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 26.21 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/26.21 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 26.21 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.97/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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