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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 27.41 and 17.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 27.41 and 17.91 is: 26.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 27.41 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/27.41 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 27.41 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.91/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.61

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