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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.39, 25.22 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.39, 25.22 and 17.93 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.39 : 25.22 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.39/25.22 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.39x = 25.22 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.39x = 452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.10/18.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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