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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.96, 28.31 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.96, 28.31 and 17.02 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.96 : 28.31 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.96/28.31 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.96x = 28.31 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.96x = 481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.95/18.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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