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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.32, 25.09 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.32, 25.09 and 18.29 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.32 : 25.09 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.32/25.09 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.32x = 25.09 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.32x = 458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.91/18.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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