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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.19, 25.23 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.19, 25.23 and 17.58 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.19 : 25.23 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.19/25.23 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.19x = 25.23 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.19x = 443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.54/18.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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