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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.17, 27.25 and 8.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.17, 27.25 and 8.03 is: 12.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.17 : 27.25 = 8.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.17/27.25 = 8.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.17x = 27.25 × 8.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.17x = 218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218.87/18.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.05

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