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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.49, 25.55 and 17.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.49, 25.55 and 17.77 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.49 : 25.55 = 17.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.49/25.55 = 17.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.49x = 25.55 × 17.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.49x = 454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.02/18.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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