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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 27.06 and 17.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 27.06 and 17.85 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 27.06 = 17.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/27.06 = 17.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 27.06 × 17.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.02/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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