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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.02, 25.22 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.02, 25.22 and 18.02 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.02 : 25.22 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.02/25.22 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.02x = 25.22 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.02x = 454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.46/18.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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