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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.47, 27.57 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.47, 27.57 and 17.25 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.47 : 27.57 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.47/27.57 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.47x = 27.57 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.47x = 475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.58/18.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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