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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.28, 25.10 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.28, 25.10 and 17.64 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.28 : 25.10 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.28/25.10 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.28x = 25.10 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.28x = 442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.76/18.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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