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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 25.28 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 25.28 and 17.09 is: 23.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 25.28 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/25.28 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 25.28 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.95/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.43

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