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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.89, 28.34 and 17.09 is: 25.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.89 : 28.34 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.89/28.34 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.89x = 28.34 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.89x = 484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.25/18.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.64

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