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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 24.96 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 24.96 and 17.48 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 24.96 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/24.96 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 24.96 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.30/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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