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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.22, 25.29 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.22, 25.29 and 17.56 is: 24.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.22 : 25.29 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.22/25.29 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.22x = 25.29 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.22x = 444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444.09/18.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.37

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