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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 28.41 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 28.41 and 17.67 is: 26.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 28.41 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/28.41 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 28.41 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.00/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.46

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