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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.46, 27.53 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.46, 27.53 and 17.02 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.46 : 27.53 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.46/27.53 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.46x = 27.53 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.46x = 468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.56/18.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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