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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.45, 27.62 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.45, 27.62 and 17.47 is: 26.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.45 : 27.62 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.45/27.62 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.45x = 27.62 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.45x = 482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.52/18.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.15

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