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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.16, 27.07 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.16, 27.07 and 17.40 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.16 : 27.07 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.16/27.07 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.16x = 27.07 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.16x = 471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.02/18.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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