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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.71, 25.80 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.71, 25.80 and 17.75 is: 24.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.71 : 25.80 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.71/25.80 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.71x = 25.80 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.71x = 457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.95/18.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.48

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