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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.75, 27.93 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.75, 27.93 and 17.79 is: 26.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.75 : 27.93 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.75/27.93 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.75x = 27.93 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.75x = 496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.70/18.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.49

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