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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.88, 25.88 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.88, 25.88 and 17.60 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.88 : 25.88 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.88/25.88 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.88x = 25.88 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.88x = 455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.49/18.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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