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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 27.63 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 27.63 and 17.37 is: 25.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 27.63 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/27.63 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 27.63 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479.93/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.89

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