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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 25.01 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 25.01 and 17.19 is: 23.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 25.01 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/25.01 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 25.01 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429.84/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.60

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