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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 27.27 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 27.27 and 17.15 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 27.27 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/27.27 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 27.27 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.54/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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