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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.17, 25.06 and 12.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.17, 25.06 and 12.72 is: 17.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.17 : 25.06 = 12.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.17/25.06 = 12.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.17x = 25.06 × 12.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.17x = 318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318.76/18.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.54

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