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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.49, 25.55 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.49, 25.55 and 17.14 is: 23.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.49 : 25.55 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.49/25.55 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.49x = 25.55 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.49x = 437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437.93/18.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.68

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