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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.11, 27.17 and 17.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.11, 27.17 and 17.05 is: 25.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.11 : 27.17 = 17.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.11/27.17 = 17.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.11x = 27.17 × 17.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.11x = 463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.29/18.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.58

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