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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 27.36 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 27.36 and 17.35 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 27.36 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/27.36 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 27.36 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.70/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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