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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.51, 25.47 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.51, 25.47 and 17.34 is: 23.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.51 : 25.47 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.51/25.47 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.51x = 25.47 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.51x = 441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441.65/18.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.86

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