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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.69, 25.82 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.69, 25.82 and 17.34 is: 23.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.69 : 25.82 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.69/25.82 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.69x = 25.82 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.69x = 447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.72/18.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.95

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