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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.01, 27.02 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.01, 27.02 and 17.60 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.01 : 27.02 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.01/27.02 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.01x = 27.02 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.01x = 475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.53/18.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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