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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.25, 25.18 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.25, 25.18 and 12.80 is: 17.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.25 : 25.18 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.25/25.18 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.25x = 25.18 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.25x = 322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322.33/18.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.66

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