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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.44, 25.29 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.44, 25.29 and 18.41 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.44 : 25.29 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.44/25.29 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.44x = 25.29 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.44x = 465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.46/18.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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