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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 27.40 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 27.40 and 11.51 is: 17.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 27.40 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/27.40 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 27.40 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315.37/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.27

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