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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 25.02 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 25.02 and 17.23 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 25.02 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/25.02 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 25.02 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.09/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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