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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.82, 26.73 and 8.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.82, 26.73 and 8.18 is: 12.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.82 : 26.73 = 8.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.82/26.73 = 8.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.82x = 26.73 × 8.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.82x = 218.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.61/17.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.27

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