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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 25.98 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 25.98 and 17.82 is: 24.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 25.98 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/25.98 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 25.98 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.96/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.57

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