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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 26.17 and 10.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 26.17 and 10.77 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 26.17 = 10.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/26.17 = 10.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 26.17 × 10.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281.87/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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