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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.73, 28.17 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.73, 28.17 and 17.25 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.73 : 28.17 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.73/28.17 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.73x = 28.17 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.73x = 485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.93/18.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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