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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 27.26 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 27.26 and 17.15 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 27.26 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/27.26 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 27.26 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.29/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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