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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 27.50 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 27.50 and 17.27 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 27.50 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/27.50 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 27.50 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.70/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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