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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 27.30 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 27.30 and 17.82 is: 26.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 27.30 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/27.30 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 27.30 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.49/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.58

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