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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.85, 25.97 and 17.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.85, 25.97 and 17.99 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.85 : 25.97 = 17.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.85/25.97 = 17.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.85x = 25.97 × 17.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.85x = 467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.07/18.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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