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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.34, 25.97 and 12.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.34, 25.97 and 12.18 is: 18.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.34 : 25.97 = 12.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.34/25.97 = 12.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.34x = 25.97 × 12.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.34x = 316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316.25/17.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.24

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