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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.09, 25.13 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.09, 25.13 and 17.88 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.09 : 25.13 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.09/25.13 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.09x = 25.13 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.09x = 449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.32/18.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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