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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 27.68 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 27.68 and 17.45 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 27.68 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/27.68 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 27.68 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.79/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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