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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.98, 28.50 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.98, 28.50 and 17.30 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.98 : 28.50 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.98/28.50 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.98x = 28.50 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.98x = 493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.05/18.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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