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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.04, 27.03 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.04, 27.03 and 17.05 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.04 : 27.03 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.04/27.03 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.04x = 27.03 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.04x = 460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.86/18.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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