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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 25.12 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 25.12 and 17.23 is: 23.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 25.12 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/25.12 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 25.12 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432.82/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.78

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