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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 27.29 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 27.29 and 16.74 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 27.29 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/27.29 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 27.29 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.88/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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