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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.13, 25.05 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.13, 25.05 and 17.14 is: 23.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.13 : 25.05 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.13/25.05 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.13x = 25.05 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.13x = 429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.36/18.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.68

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