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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 25.37 and 17.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 25.37 and 17.97 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 25.37 = 17.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/25.37 = 17.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 25.37 × 17.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.90/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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