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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.76, 25.90 and 17.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.76, 25.90 and 17.90 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.76 : 25.90 = 17.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.76/25.90 = 17.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.76x = 25.90 × 17.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.76x = 463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.61/18.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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