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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.75, 25.86 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.75, 25.86 and 17.13 is: 23.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.75 : 25.86 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.75/25.86 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.75x = 25.86 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.75x = 442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442.98/18.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.63

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