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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.15, 27.15 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.15, 27.15 and 17.34 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.15 : 27.15 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.15/27.15 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.15x = 27.15 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.15x = 470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470.78/18.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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