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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 25.16 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 25.16 and 17.48 is: 24.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 25.16 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/25.16 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 25.16 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.77/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.16

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