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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 24.95 and 17.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 24.95 and 17.73 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 24.95 = 17.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/24.95 = 17.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 24.95 × 17.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.27/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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