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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 25.64 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 25.64 and 17.18 is: 23.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 25.64 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/25.64 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 25.64 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.41/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.55

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