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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.52, 25.58 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.52, 25.58 and 17.80 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.52 : 25.58 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.52/25.58 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.52x = 25.58 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.52x = 455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.32/18.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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