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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.17, 24.88 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.17, 24.88 and 18.10 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.17 : 24.88 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.17/24.88 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.17x = 24.88 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.17x = 450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.24/18.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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