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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 25.95 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 25.95 and 17.83 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 25.95 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/25.95 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 25.95 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.69/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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