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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.12, 25.15 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.12, 25.15 and 18.04 is: 25.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.12 : 25.15 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.12/25.15 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.12x = 25.15 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.12x = 453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.71/18.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.04

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