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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 27 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 27 and 17.35 is: 25.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 27 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/27 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 27 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.38/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.99

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