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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 27.27 and 17.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 27.27 and 17.86 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 27.27 = 17.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/27.27 = 17.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 27.27 × 17.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.04/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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