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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 25.07 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 25.07 and 18.19 is: 24.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 25.07 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/25.07 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 25.07 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.02/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.96

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