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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 24.91 and 17.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 24.91 and 17.38 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 24.91 = 17.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/24.91 = 17.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 24.91 × 17.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.94/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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