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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 28.28 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 28.28 and 17.61 is: 26.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 28.28 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/28.28 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 28.28 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.92/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.26

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