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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.18, 0.25 and 0.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.18, 0.25 and 0.17 is: 0.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.18 : 0.25 = 0.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.18/0.25 = 0.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.18x = 0.25 × 0.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.18x = 0.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.04/0.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.23

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