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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.33, 25.46 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.33, 25.46 and 18.07 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.33 : 25.46 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.33/25.46 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.33x = 25.46 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.33x = 460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.22/18.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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