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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.82, 28.23 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.82, 28.23 and 17.30 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.82 : 28.23 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.82/28.23 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.82x = 28.23 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.82x = 488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.38/18.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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