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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 27.61 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 27.61 and 17.43 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 27.61 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/27.61 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 27.61 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.20/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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