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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.51, 25.59 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.51, 25.59 and 17.70 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 25.59 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/25.59 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 25.59 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 453.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.03/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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