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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.21, 25.16 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.21, 25.16 and 17.37 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.21 : 25.16 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.21/25.16 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.21x = 25.16 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.21x = 436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.94/18.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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