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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.99, 27.02 and 14.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.99, 27.02 and 14.18 is: 21.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.99 : 27.02 = 14.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.99/27.02 = 14.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.99x = 27.02 × 14.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.99x = 382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382.94/17.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.29

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