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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 27.53 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 27.53 and 17.38 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 27.53 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/27.53 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 27.53 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.45/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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