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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 27.39 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 27.39 and 17.95 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 27.39 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/27.39 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 27.39 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.42/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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