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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.29, 25.29 and 17.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.29, 25.29 and 17.12 is: 23.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.29 : 25.29 = 17.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.29/25.29 = 17.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.29x = 25.29 × 17.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.29x = 433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.03/18.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.67

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