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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.74, 25.82 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.74, 25.82 and 17.49 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.74 : 25.82 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.74/25.82 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.74x = 25.82 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.74x = 451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.46/18.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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