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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 25.80 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 25.80 and 17.50 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 25.80 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/25.80 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 25.80 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.50/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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