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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.67, 27.87 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.67, 27.87 and 17.07 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.67 : 27.87 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.67/27.87 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.67x = 27.87 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.67x = 475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.60/18.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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