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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.77, 28.18 and 17.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.77, 28.18 and 17.18 is: 25.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.77 : 28.18 = 17.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.77/28.18 = 17.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.77x = 28.18 × 17.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.77x = 484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.12/18.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.80

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