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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.14, 24.97 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.14, 24.97 and 17.96 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.14 : 24.97 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.14/24.97 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.14x = 24.97 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.14x = 448.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.37/18.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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