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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.74, 25.66 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.74, 25.66 and 17.66 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.74 : 25.66 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.74/25.66 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.74x = 25.66 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.74x = 453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.16/18.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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