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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 27.44 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 27.44 and 17.44 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 27.44 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/27.44 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 27.44 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.55/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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