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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.06, 25.08 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.06, 25.08 and 17.16 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 25.08 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/25.08 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 25.08 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430.37/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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