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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.59, 25.61 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.59, 25.61 and 17.84 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.59 : 25.61 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.59/25.61 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.59x = 25.61 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.59x = 456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.86/18.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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