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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.05, 24.92 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.05, 24.92 and 17.02 is: 23.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.05 : 24.92 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.05/24.92 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.05x = 24.92 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.05x = 423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423.93/18.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.49

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