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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 25.92 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 25.92 and 17.96 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 25.92 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/25.92 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 25.92 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.43/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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