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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.05, 27.05 and 17.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.05, 27.05 and 17.06 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.05 : 27.05 = 17.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.05/27.05 = 17.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.05x = 27.05 × 17.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.05x = 461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.25/18.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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