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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.37, 25.19 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.37, 25.19 and 18.19 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.37 : 25.19 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.37/25.19 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.37x = 25.19 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.37x = 458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.16/18.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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