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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.17 and 12.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.17 and 12.84 is: 17.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.17 = 12.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.17 = 12.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.17 × 12.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336.02/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.71

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