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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 24.95 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 24.95 and 17.31 is: 23.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 24.95 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/24.95 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 24.95 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.02/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.84

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