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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 25.29 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 25.29 and 17.66 is: 24.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 25.29 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/25.29 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 25.29 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.68/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.39

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