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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.35, 25.43 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.35, 25.43 and 17.18 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.35 : 25.43 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.35/25.43 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.35x = 25.43 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.35x = 436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.80/18.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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