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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18, 24.94 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18, 24.94 and 17.68 is: 24.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18 : 24.94 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18/24.94 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18x = 24.94 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18x = 440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.94/18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.50

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