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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.87, 24.65 and 13.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.87, 24.65 and 13.25 is: 18.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.87 : 24.65 = 13.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.87/24.65 = 13.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.87x = 24.65 × 13.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.87x = 326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.61/17.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.28

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