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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 28.17 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 28.17 and 17.92 is: 26.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 28.17 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/28.17 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 28.17 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.72/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.70

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