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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 27.41 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 27.41 and 17.39 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 27.41 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/27.41 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 27.41 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.44/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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