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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 27.33 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 27.33 and 17.51 is: 26.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 27.33 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/27.33 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 27.33 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.46/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.12

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