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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 25.87 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 25.87 and 17.01 is: 23.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 25.87 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/25.87 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 25.87 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440.05/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.36

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