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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.26, 25.02 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.26, 25.02 and 18.04 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.26 : 25.02 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.26/25.02 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.26x = 25.02 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.26x = 451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.36/18.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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