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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 27.36 and 17.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 27.36 and 17.73 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 27.36 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/27.36 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 27.36 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.09/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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