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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 25.84 and 17.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 25.84 and 17.00 is: 23.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 25.84 = 17.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/25.84 = 17.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 25.84 × 17.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439.11/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.41

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