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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.25, 27.16 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.25, 27.16 and 17.80 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.25 : 27.16 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.25/27.16 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.25x = 27.16 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.25x = 483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.34/18.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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