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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.17, 24.96 and 15.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.17, 24.96 and 15.09 is: 20.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.17 : 24.96 = 15.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.17/24.96 = 15.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.17x = 24.96 × 15.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.17x = 376.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376.57/18.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.73

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