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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.17, 25.21 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.17, 25.21 and 17.93 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.17 : 25.21 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.17/25.21 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.17x = 25.21 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.17x = 452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.02/18.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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