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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.23, 24.89 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.23, 24.89 and 17.96 is: 24.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.23 : 24.89 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.23/24.89 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.23x = 24.89 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.23x = 446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.81/18.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.52

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