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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.78, 25.95 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.78, 25.95 and 17.88 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.78 : 25.95 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.78/25.95 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.78x = 25.95 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.78x = 463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.99/18.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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