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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.54, 27.77 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.54, 27.77 and 17.87 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.54 : 27.77 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.54/27.77 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.54x = 27.77 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.54x = 496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.02/18.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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