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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 25.16 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 25.16 and 17.57 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 25.16 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/25.16 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 25.16 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.99/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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