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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.53, 25.59 and 17.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.53, 25.59 and 17.00 is: 23.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.53 : 25.59 = 17.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.53/25.59 = 17.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.53x = 25.59 × 17.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.53x = 434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.90/18.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.48

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