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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.53, 25.72 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.53, 25.72 and 17.79 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.53 : 25.72 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.53/25.72 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.53x = 25.72 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.53x = 457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.42/18.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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