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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 25.82 and 17.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 25.82 and 17.51 is: 24.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 25.82 = 17.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/25.82 = 17.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 25.82 × 17.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.22/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.15

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