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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.05, 24.89 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.05, 24.89 and 17.09 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.05 : 24.89 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.05/24.89 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.05x = 24.89 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.05x = 425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425.25/18.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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