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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 27.50 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 27.50 and 17.46 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 27.50 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/27.50 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 27.50 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480.15/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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