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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 27.11 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 27.11 and 17.54 is: 26.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 27.11 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/27.11 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 27.11 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.47/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.14

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