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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.34, 25.29 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.34, 25.29 and 17.30 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.34 : 25.29 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.34/25.29 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.34x = 25.29 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.34x = 437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.58/18.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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