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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 25.28 and 18.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 25.28 and 18.02 is: 25.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 25.28 = 18.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/25.28 = 18.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 25.28 × 18.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.55/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.03

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