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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.98, 27 and 9.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.98, 27 and 9.43 is: 14.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.98 : 27 = 9.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.98/27 = 9.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.98x = 27 × 9.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.98x = 254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254.61/17.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.16

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