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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.43, 27.49 and 17.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.43, 27.49 and 17.26 is: 25.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.43 : 27.49 = 17.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.43/27.49 = 17.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.43x = 27.49 × 17.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.43x = 474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.55/18.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.75

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