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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.66, 25.66 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.66, 25.66 and 17.98 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.66 : 25.66 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.66/25.66 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.66x = 25.66 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.66x = 461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.37/18.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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