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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.90, 25.92 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.90, 25.92 and 17.28 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.90 : 25.92 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.90/25.92 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.90x = 25.92 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.90x = 447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447.90/18.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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