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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.42, 25.46 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.42, 25.46 and 18.15 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.42 : 25.46 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.42/25.46 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.42x = 25.46 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.42x = 462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.10/18.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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