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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.50, 25.58 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.50, 25.58 and 17.62 is: 24.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.50 : 25.58 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.50/25.58 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.50x = 25.58 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.50x = 450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.70/18.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.37

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