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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.10, 25.01 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.10, 25.01 and 17.74 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.10 : 25.01 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.10/25.01 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.10x = 25.01 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.10x = 443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.68/18.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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