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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.63, 25.56 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.63, 25.56 and 17.46 is: 23.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 25.56 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/25.56 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 25.56 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446.25/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.96

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