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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 27.59 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 27.59 and 17.45 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 27.59 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/27.59 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 27.59 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.26/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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