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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.66, 27.83 and 17.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.66, 27.83 and 17.65 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.66 : 27.83 = 17.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.66/27.83 = 17.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.66x = 27.83 × 17.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.66x = 491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.07/18.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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