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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.27, 25.25 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.27, 25.25 and 18 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.27 : 25.25 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.27/25.25 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.27x = 25.25 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.27x = 454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454.41/18.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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