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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 27.57 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 27.57 and 17.19 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 27.57 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/27.57 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 27.57 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.93/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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