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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.17, 25.04 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.17, 25.04 and 17.46 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.17 : 25.04 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.17/25.04 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.17x = 25.04 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.17x = 437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.20/18.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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