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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.62, 25.61 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.62, 25.61 and 17.51 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.62 : 25.61 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.62/25.61 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.62x = 25.61 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.62x = 448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.22/18.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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