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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 27.17 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 27.17 and 17.79 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 27.17 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/27.17 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 27.17 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.23/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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