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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.48, 25.47 and 17.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.48, 25.47 and 17.57 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.48 : 25.47 = 17.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.48/25.47 = 17.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.48x = 25.47 × 17.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.48x = 447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.29/18.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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