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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.24, 25.17 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.24, 25.17 and 15.17 is: 20.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.24 : 25.17 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.24/25.17 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.24x = 25.17 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.24x = 381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.70/18.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.93

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