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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 27.25 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 27.25 and 17.86 is: 26.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 27.25 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/27.25 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 27.25 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.46/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.94

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