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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.84, 25.98 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.84, 25.98 and 17.94 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.84 : 25.98 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.84/25.98 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.84x = 25.98 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.84x = 466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.08/18.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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