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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.30, 25.41 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.30, 25.41 and 18.06 is: 25.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.30 : 25.41 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.30/25.41 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.30x = 25.41 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.30x = 458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.81/18.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.07

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