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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.53, 25.52 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.53, 25.52 and 17.09 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.53 : 25.52 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.53/25.52 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.53x = 25.52 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.53x = 436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436.14/18.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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