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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 27.67 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 27.67 and 17.27 is: 26.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 27.67 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/27.67 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 27.67 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.86/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.01

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