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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 25.06 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 25.06 and 18.17 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 25.06 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/25.06 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 25.06 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.34/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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