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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.36, 25.12 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.36, 25.12 and 18.29 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.36 : 25.12 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.36/25.12 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.36x = 25.12 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.36x = 459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459.35/18.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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