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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 26.97 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 26.97 and 17.11 is: 25.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 26.97 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/26.97 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 26.97 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.46/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.61

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