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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.86, 25.96 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.86, 25.96 and 17.84 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.86 : 25.96 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.86/25.96 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.86x = 25.96 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.86x = 463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.13/18.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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