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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 25.02 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 25.02 and 17.40 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 25.02 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/25.02 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 25.02 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435.35/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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