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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.97, 26.31 and 17.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.97, 26.31 and 17.45 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.97 : 26.31 = 17.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.97/26.31 = 17.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.97x = 26.31 × 17.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.97x = 459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.11/18.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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