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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 25.67 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 25.67 and 17.13 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 25.67 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/25.67 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 25.67 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.73/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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